Pros: Very easy to install and use. It automatically downloads updates so your computer is up to date with the latest malwares. Great for the every day user

Cons: The download from the website can be a little frustrating. It is limited in what you can modify and program. Not that great for advanced users

A great software to detect and eliminate threats in our computers.

Mar 13, 2018

Ana Karina Gómez Fermín

Dirección Técnica de Proyectos

Fondo de Compensación Interterritorial

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: What seems to me more opportune and ideal of this program is that it allows to execute customized scripts and to automate the elimination of malware.

Great for getting rid of malware

Mar 13, 2018

Fred Barzycki

Director of Managed Services

BridgePoint Technologies, LLC

51-200 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: The software is free and the premium version is worth the extra money especially if you want real time scanning.

Cons: The free version is more reactive than proactive. It's great for cleanup but not so much in the way of prevention unless you pay for premium.

Quick and Easy CleanUp

Mar 13, 2018

Emerson Reeves

Owner

Emerson Home Services

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Software Advice

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: To use this program, you just open it and click scan. It takes a little while to scan your whole computer but it can run in the background while you continue to work. Knowing your computer is safe and your business information won't be corrupted is so very comforting.

Cons: There may be some viruses that get past Malwarebytes but it will be very few and far between. They update the software regularly so the newer bugs that come out almost always get caught.

Simple and Cost Effeective

Mar 13, 2018

Zack Moore

Director of Inside Sales

Guardian Alarm Systems

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: Ease of use - Once you set your preferences everything else is automated.
Low cost - Affordable solution

Helped me tracked down a crypto virus.

Mar 12, 2018

Wayne F

System Administrator

Printing

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

3
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: Was able to catch a crypto virus that wasn't detected by Windows Essentials antivirus and Kaspersky Endpoint.

Cons: The price is a little bit steep in comparison to other endpoints.

A go to for a clean machine!

Mar 12, 2018

Dawn Michael

Accounts Rec.

KOZON PH

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: Malwarebytes is awesome for cleaning your machine after an infection has occurred. I have kept it on my machine for years and it does a great job. There are no conflicts with other programs and it runs a scan pretty fast.

Cons: Should be used alongside an active virus protection scanner that prevents infections, scans emails, etc.

Easy to use security feature to put your mind at ease

Mar 10, 2018

Justin Ford

Administrative Assistant

Cascade Home Improvement

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: This software easily scans and deals with any malware that your device may pick up. Easy use and navigate the program, set your prefrences and you are done, it does the rest.

Cons: Runs a few too many processes I think but aside from that the only other issue is when you use a free trial(or the free version) it is constantly after you to upgrade(not a bad investment either BTW)

Overall: Protection for electronic devices against malware at an economical price. This software has been around for awhile and they have experience with modern layouts in their design, plus the malware definitions are updated constantly.

Great way to find malware on your computer

Mar 10, 2018

Eric West

Golf Pro

Oakwood Golf Course

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: I use the trial version, but love the ease of clicking one button and letting the program do the scan. Nothing more I have to do, other than hit Delete if the program finds any malware on my Mac. Really, that's all you need a program to do, and it does the job well.

Cons: It would be nice if I could set a schedule to automatically run the program at certain times on the free version, but I know it is available on the premium version. If it was that big a deal, I'd pay the money to get it. That is the only con I found, which is only really a minor thing.

Really good free anti-malware software

Mar 09, 2018

Verified Reviewer

Consumer Goods, 201-500 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

3
/
5

Features & Functionality

3
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: The free version is quite sufficient for home use. It is easy to use. The auto-update feature means that it's always up to date. When malware is found, it's easy to quarantine and remove.

Cons: There are constant reminders to update to the paid version - fair enough - but you need to be careful to not inadvertently get switched to the paid version.

Comprehensive scan and it's free

Mar 09, 2018

Randy Black

member

Show-Me Net

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

3
/
5

Features & Functionality

3
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: The price is right. It's updated frequently. It catches spyware and fixed it where many programs fail. They don't bug me to upgrade to the paid version.

Cons: It's not really clear which settings and cookies will be saved that I want saved. It's not resident in the free version.

Overall: Catches spyware that similar programs miss and fixes them.

Great for cleaning up Malware

Mar 08, 2018

Marc Lehto

Senior Systems Engineer

NetSource One

51-200 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Free in it's cleanup version, plus a paid version that has some nice integration and deployment features

Cons: Doesn't always catch everything, but is pretty good at cleaning up most end user malware. I am not sure if there is a centralized management console for setting it up across the network.

Malwarebytes is used to keep our company information safe from outside sources.

Mar 08, 2018

Jazmin Campbell

Office Manager

Flour Bakery + Cafe

Food & Beverages, 201-500 employees

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Reviewer Source

Source: Software Advice

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malwarebytes is very easy to setup and have running to protect your computer from viruses. You can have it automatically scan daily/weekly depending on your needs and then you just let it do it's thing.

Cons: You do have to purchase more for certain features. It's not an all inclusive package which is unfortunate.

Hands down the best virus scanner

Mar 08, 2018

Verified Reviewer

Financial Services

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: This program is so awesome and user-friendly. It's incredibly easy to download and navigate, and it's clear how to run either a quick or full scan and remove threats. I've had some pretty bad viruses on my computer that Malwarebytes has had no problem COMPLETELY removing whereas other virus scanners still will leave traces of it on my computer. Whether you use the paid version or free version, this program is awesome!

Cons: Only complaint is having pages or downloads blocked that I know are safe because I've used them in the past. I can disable malwarebytes in these instances so I can continue with what I was doing, but it can be somewhat frustrating at times.

Overall: Even if you don't want to pay for the full version the free version is highly effective! Get this if you need an awesome malware protection tool!

it's good software for virus scan

Mar 07, 2018

TUSHAR GOSAVI

IT Executive

fashion industry

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: we use other antivirus but this is done scanning and detect any virus.
and do clean the virus without any damage of application and file.
for use any OS supportable.

Cons: they should fast scan and find the low and higher virus scan.
very highly updated engine it's prevent attack for any malware virus.

A lifesaver, pure and simple. One tool I never want to be without.

Mar 06, 2018

Paul Kiley

Business Owner

Kiley Tech Solutions

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malwarebytes has earned a well deserved reputation as the first method of attack on any malware infestation (and in many cases will do the full job without supporting products). The licensed version also does a solid job of prevention. Updates are regular and frequent.

Cons: Some of the more recent updates have made the user interface less elegant in my view, but functionality is all still there (and it's vital functionality I'm home)

Overall: Top rate malware prevention and removal.

get added security for your computer with this program.

Mar 01, 2018

Cathy Francis

accounting admin

STI Transport

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: I like that this programs runs in the background and you only see it when something is trying to download on your computer that you don't want. It blocks and keeps it blocked

Best Malware software i have used

Feb 28, 2018

dallos mitchell

sales

chief protective services

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malwarebytes gives a number of greater utilities. Malwarebytes detects and removes malware like worms, rogues, spyware, bots, Trojans, and more. Anti-rootkit technology drills down and removes deeply embedded rootkits, one of the most dangerous forms of malware.

Cons: Must be used alongside proactive antivirus software. Doesn't have quick scan scheduler. Malware definition updates must be manually initiated, thats all I can think of

Overall: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware combines powerful new technology built to destroy and prevents from dangerous malware threats that other antivirus don't.

My experience with this software is knowing that you are being protected real-time.

Feb 20, 2018

David Hall

System Admin

Ogle School

Education Management, 201-500 employees

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: The thing I like most about this software is knowing that your files are being protected from being held for ransom.

Cons: The thing I least like about this software is the 14-day trial that is given. I think it should be a 30-day trial.

Overall: The benefits I received from this software what knowing that I am protected from advanced threats, ransomware, protected from fake websites and faster and smarter scans.

there is no reason not to have it

Feb 19, 2018

Jhon Beens

Docente en Escuela de Estadistica y Ciencias Actuariales

Universidad Central de Venezuela

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Technology advances very quickly, the war for the security of your files and data every day is stronger, running an antivirus in situations may not be enough for protection currently.
MB is easy to install, it is automatically updated before performing an initial scan.
It can work with another antivirus without causing problems for the operation of your computer

Cons: few complaints about malwarebytes. And I do not like it when I find a false positive on a page that I usually check

Using Malwarebytes on my PC

Feb 18, 2018

david rudd

Security officer

California Protective Services

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: I love this software because it is always running on my PC searching for tainted or unwanted harmful files even when I am using it, and it does not slow down my computer.

Cons: It should have more options like defrag, or duplicate removal, other than that I have no negative things to say about this software and recommend it to everyone.

Pros: The user-friendliness is hands down it's biggest pro. Users get very nervous around spyware and with a simple and quick install and a big Scan now button everyone I've had use it seems to love this product. I think it's also great that they offer a Mac version for the occasional need of it outside the Microsoft environment.

Cons: The only con is that it often takes more than one scan to remove spyware. I've had to run it up to 3 times before the scans came back clean.

Cleans things up quickly

Feb 15, 2018

Chris Eelman

Student Life Pastor > Church Ministries Pastor

Harvest Bible Chapel Windsor

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: The free version is excellent and manages to clean up things that my other programs miss. Easy to quarantine and delete any threats.

Cons: Pop-ups can be a bit annoying and hard to turn off. When running scans it can slow down the system a bit.

The best malware scanner out there. And trusted!

Feb 15, 2018

Verified Reviewer

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: I am using the free version and it does everything I need it to. The scan is quick and easy. Macs can get malware! But Malwarebytes has caught it the few times I have.

Cons: I do wish it did a bit more, like scan for more threatening things than malware. But then again, I do have a mac, so I'm sure I don't need to be as concerned as I am sometimes.

Overall: The free version does everything I need it to, so one benefit is that it didn't cost me anything. It's caught a few things on my computer that could have made it have some issues!

Malware Problem is no problem.

Feb 15, 2018

Danielle Quan

Accountant

Commodities Stores & Energy

Farming, 11-50 employees

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Software Advice

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Updates daily, so I never have to worry about databases being out of data. Warns promptly when there's junk on a PC, and scheduled scans is perfect especially for the not so tech savvy users.

Cons: Pop ups in the corner tend to be slightly on the annoying side, but no big deal. There's an x button to close out but it still pings up slowly and interferes with work at times. (They're useful so you have to deal!)

great PC scan software

Feb 15, 2018

Dennis Abrahamson

Office Manager

K&E Fabricating

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malware is excellent in finding problems like trojan hoorses and other malware files. The screen is easy to navigate and the options are clearly laid out for the user.

Cons: there really isn't much to not like. The software is not a memory hog. It can run in the background while you are doing other tasks. The audit file sometimes seems too big.

Overall: Malware helps to keep my pc clean and safe from bad files brought into the pc from internet searches.

Good anti-malware tool

Feb 14, 2018

Isabel Huamani

Planificador Territorial II

MPP Planificación

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

3
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: I have used this program for some time. I have found it to be very effective at removing malwares. It does a very thorough scan of your hard drive and pretty quickly. Also, I like to see that there is an update to its database definitions frequently

Cons: This program gives false positives sometimes and the scanning is slow to complete. I don't like the constant reminders for updates.

My expierence with this software

Feb 13, 2018

Verified Reviewer

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: This is a program that will search through all your documents and files and find any Malware files and give you the option what to do with them and does not slow down your pc while it is searching

Overall: Keeps my pc free from any malware that may be hiding within my files.

A great line of defense for ease and peace of mind.

Feb 13, 2018

JESS MICHAEL

Service Coordinator

Kozon P&H

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

3
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: We have Malwarebytes in conjunction with another antivirus program. Both were recommend by our IT providers. Most of the time a scan with Malwarebytes catches things that have slipped through the cracks. Pretty straight forward and easy to use.

Cons: The price is pretty steep when talking about an office of computers. But for a single PC its comparable to others out there.

Malwarebytes for Business is an inexpensive way to scan your system for virus'

Feb 13, 2018

Karen Tuecke

Partners in Mission

Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Philanthropy, 51-200 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Software Advice

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Comments: Malwarebytes keeps my system clean and running smoothly.

Pros: Very easy to use and understand. Once installed, simply click the icon in your taskbar and choose to scan now or schedule a scan for a future date. How easy is that!

Cons: You do have to shut off other antivirus scans before running it. I am not sure why, but they will not run concurrently.

A wonderful way to keep your PC safe.

Feb 13, 2018

Steven Harris

Customer Sales Representative

Sprintax

Financial Services, 501-1000 employees

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: There is a perfectly serviceable free version , it runs smoothly , simultaneous to other tasks. One of the best in recognizing and removing malware .

Cons: The free version only supports Windows .If you do want it on Windows, I'm not convinced the paid version offers that big of an upgrade on the free one .

Malwarebytes helps us feel protected in our new business!

Feb 11, 2018

Bonnie Johnson

Manager

One of a Kind Gallery, LLC

Consumer Goods, Self-employed

Used the software for: Less than 6 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Software Advice

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Comments: I would recommend Malwarebytes as a step beyond the normal virus protections to ensure the safety of your computer data.

Pros: We are relieved that our computer system and customer files are protected against malicious malware. The product was delivered in a timely fashion, with clear instructions on how to install the software.

Cons: When I first tried to follow the guidelines to get to the download site, it brought me to a general internet search result page. After several tries, I was able to access the site that allowed me to download the software.

Love knowing my computer is secure!

Feb 09, 2018

Lorraine Cobcroft

Manager/Author

Rainbow Works Pty Ltd

Writing and Editing, Self-employed

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malware Bytes Premium is the only security on all the computers and tablets in our household. It's easy to use, doesn't interfere with other applications, doesn't cause crashes, and I feel completely confident it delivers total security.
I've used a few anti-virus programs, but I always ran the free version of Malware Bytes alongside them. After a popular and expensive anti-virus program falsely detected a trojan and crashed my system, deleting drivers and corrupting files, and I had to spend for repairs, I made the decision that Malware Bytes Premium was all I needed for security. It's a decision I haven't regretted. I run Malware Bytes permanently in the background at all times. It monitors for any suspicious activity and warns immediately if there is the smallest risk. In addition, I run a full scan every day.
This software is amazingly good value - far less costly than most anti-virus software and does so much more! Stops ransomware and exploit attacks. Shields against suspicious websites. Removes malware and spyware. No more worms, rogues, dialers, trojans, rootkits, exploits, or bots... ever! As I work online, this protection is essential, and it's nice to know I can play and socialize safely as well, anytime I please.

Overall: Total computer security and peace of mind at a highly affordable price.

A great solution for homes and businesses alike!

Feb 07, 2018

Zita Ranics

admin assistant

ontree

Farming, 1-10 employees

Used the software for: Less than 6 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Software Advice

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Makes us feel secure. We recently had a virus scare and needed to look into anti-virus programs. Malwarebytes was easy to set up and use.

Cons: Cost could be a little lower.

Great first-line security option.

Feb 06, 2018

Elan Weinreb

Managing Member

The Weinreb Law Firm, PLLC

Legal Services, Self-employed

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: 1) Ease to use and customize; 2) Real-time protection against viruses, ransomware, and other malware; 3) App exists for mobile devices.

Cons: 1) Crashes on occasion; and 2) Rarely, ends up triggering false positives or other warnings caused by the presence of other security software or platforms like Symantec/Norton Internet Security.

Overall: Ease of use and security.

Great Protection

Feb 06, 2018

Kelly Reumann

Graphic Desinger

ZigZev

Retail, Self-employed

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malware Bytes is easy to use, even not knowing computers too well I was able to use it. It catches a lot of things that slow my computer down on a regular basis. It serves as great protection from Malware and Spyware on the internet.

Overall: I get great protection for my computer with Malware Bytes. Highly recommended!

Cons: The update notification is a bit intrusive, pops up and doesn't go away. Wish it would just auto update.

I use this for work and home

Feb 01, 2018

Tony Fleck

Office Mgr

Fleck, Fleck & Fleck Esqs.

Law Practice, 1-10 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: This program has given me peace of mind with my computer security. It is simple to install and setup.

Overall: I can use my computers securely and not worry about malware.

Malwarebytes Review

Jan 26, 2018

Verified Reviewer

Hospitality, 51-200 employees

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

3
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malwarebytes has been my go to security software when thinking of the best malware software out there that is. Some of the things i like about Malwarebytes is one; the UI, which is easier to read the icons and navigate through the software; secondly, the types of scans i have at my disposal, such quick, full, and choose a specific folder; third; the level of security, the software truly lives up to its name when it comes to block malware, and other spyware, it gives me notification when i visit a website where there could be malware attacks but i couldn't know until Malwarebytes blocks the attack and notifies me. Fourth excellent removal threats, if in fact a malware was detected in my PC it will quarantine the threat and i could go in and delete if i want to. Last but not least is, Support Malwarebytes offers great, fast, and reliable support if needed for any reasons, i personally didn't need to call support as i am a Software engineer and familiar with some of the issues that may come up.

Cons: One of the downside is the resource consumption that Malwarebytes uses, specifically the memory that is required to run the product, most of the time Malwarebytes does run up to high memory, but then it does lower down i think once updates and other necessary items are checked in the backened.

Overall: Some of the benefits are i get from using Malwarebytes again are; security; which is needed when working for a company with sensitive data to prevent spoofing and hackers; Levels of scanning, i think having multiple options to choose from for scanning is great and effective as well. Peace of Mind, i never have to worry which website i visit as Malwarebytes has real time protection against attacks.

Most powerful Malware detection software

Jan 23, 2018

Riccardo Francese

Business Process Manager

Site Energy Services Partnership

Construction, 501-1000 employees

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: The software is very thorough in cleaning and deleting malware threats on a computer - it can also detect threats if you keep it running in the background.

Cons: Uses too many CPU cycles and times and can really bog down a machine causing it to go unresponsive.

Excellent tool for diagnosis

Jan 23, 2018

Verified Reviewer

Higher Education, 501-1000 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malwarebytes is an extremely thorough diagnosis tool for catching problems before they become too large to handle

Cons: The most functional features are hidden behind paywall, and there is a false sense of security in the way it claims to protect PC but has no active tracking

Great lightweight scanning

Jan 22, 2018

Verified Reviewer

Computer Software, 51-200 employees

Used the software for: Less than 6 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: Great cloud based admin console means I can push out settings to all or certain groups of machines easily without having to touch each computer, SUPER lightweight scanner, doesn't slow down computer at all

Cons: I wish the cloud console had more settings, like scheduling updates or more granular exclusion settings, but with how unobtrusive the endpoint service is I can't complain

Malwarebytes is my go-to program for my computer and friends's computers!

Jan 21, 2018

Heidi King

Editor

Self-employed

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malwarebytes is so simple all the way around:
1. A breeze to install.
2. A breeze to use -- the options for checking your data are clear.
3. Results are clear-- including options for how to deal with any infections found.
It's also not obnoxious about trying to make you get the paid version. Although I have to say, I've been mightily tempted. If I had a full-time job right now, I'd sign up for it pronto, esp. for the real-time protection. It saved my friend's computer a couple years back.

Overall: Saving my data-life! And helping me rest assured at other times that all is fine on the computer front.

Peace of mind

Jan 18, 2018

Luis Garcia

Doctor

Family First Health

Hospital & Health Care, 201-500 employees

Used the software for: Less than 6 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Software Advice

5/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: In today's world we can never be too careful. Malware bites is constantly updating to provide protection against the latest digital threats. Since our implementation we have not had any digital security disruptions

Cons: Malwarebytes has multiple products that do similar tasks and serve a similar purpose but require different applications. It would be helpful to have it all as a "suite".

Best undoubtedly to protect from Malware.

Jan 18, 2018

Verified Reviewer

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: Install and let it work on its own. You are completely relieved from paying any attention. It will perform it's task without interrupting your task.

Cons: There is no question about support but the charges seem a bit high for an individual user like me to use personally.

A must have tool for your PC

Jan 18, 2018

Verified Reviewer

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: A great tool and very easy to install. Very effective for cleaning malware. What i like most is the effectiveness of this software and malwarebytes can catch the most recent malwares very easily and completely. Their support is also good. Doesn't need much user interaction which is also an excellent part.

Cons: Though the overall quality is very good but there is a specific problem i have faced many times. Sometime after the auto update, malwarebytes crashes and stops to work. The easiest solution is to reinstall the software but it happens seldom.

Overall: I use it everyday and its very effective against malwares

The robust and powerful security we know from personal use covers your business as well

Jan 18, 2018

Garrett Wheat

Network Administrator

Abundant Life Church

Philanthropy, 11-50 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Software Advice

5/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

3
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Comments: It's Malwarebytes for Business - what else can you ask for!

Pros: Malwarebytes is the go-to for anti-malware and security protection for personal use all over the world. It only makes sense to use them when available in the business arena. The cloud-based solution allows for remote cleaning of infected machines on Mac or PC which allows businesses to protect any of their customers - even in a BYOD environment. Since our deployment, we haven't had an infection of malware that was able to penetrate our system through any infected device. In the world of security - it's not if you'll get infected, it's when! And Malwarebytes is what you want when that happens.

Cons: There's really only two cons. First, it can be a bit pricey per machine. I wish there was a greater discount as the device count was higher, and a discount for government or non-profit/charity type businesses. Second, when running, it uses up a lot of system resources, causing the machines to run slower at times and almost un-usable during a scan. I realize this is the case with any type of security program, but still something to point out.

This software saved my sanity! I was infected with a nasty bug, and this took care of it!

Jan 17, 2018

Debra Flanders

Admin Tech

3D

Entertainment, 1-10 employees

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: This was super easy to use, and it did the job right now and right! I was infected with a very nasty bug that I just could not get rid of, and had tried a few different virus trojan and malware softwares with no success. a friend sugessted this to me and i figured what the heck, I have nothing to lose at this point.. I downloaded it and was extremely pleased and surprised when it took the bug away! I have not had that problem since and I kept MalwareBytes because it did such a terrific job. I recommend it and you should use it every day!

Overall: I got my computer back! There was a super nasty bug on it that would not go away, until I downloaded this and used it! Now I use this every day and have not had any problems since!

Malwarebytes - Quite simply one of the best utilities for malware scanning

Jan 16, 2018

Chris Hartwig

Security Analyst

WatchPoint Data

Computer & Network Security

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malwarebytes has a simple user interface that provides quick access to the dashboard, scanning engines, and quarantined files. Scans are simple to setup and include scanning of RAM, startup files, the registry, and systems files by default.

Cons: You have to purchase a license to access advanced features like web protection, exploit protection, malware protection and ransomware protection.

Overall: A free malware scanner that does a great job of scanning for malware and viruses.

The greatest thing about Malware bytes is that I installed it and it continues to do its job

Jan 13, 2018

Verified Reviewer

Computer Software

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: easy to use, found malware instantly, free, user friendly, never have to worry about update prompts.

Cons: Because this is a free version, I'm not sure what functionality this software is missing. It's strength of not being invasive and annoying is also its weakness of not knowing if there are deeper issues in my computer.

Overall: My computer was infected with malware from a site that I didn't know was an at risk website. I was able to install the software and remove all malware in the computer. Saved my work day.

One of the best solutions to remove Malware is Malware bytes

Jan 11, 2018

Jan Tan

LNP manager

Line Number Porting

Computer Software, 51-200 employees

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Reviewer Source

Source: Software Advice

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malware Bytes is easy to use and very helpful. This has been very effective if you want to remove malware. User friendly environment and Control Panel for users.

Cons: The updates sometimes are needed pretty often. It also sometimes can interrupt work since it runs on the background.

The best free cleaner out there

Jan 11, 2018

Marcus Davis

HelpDesk

Ogle School

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: This product is very easy to use. Within a few clicks you are cleaning your computer from harmful viruses.

Cons: I have not run into anything that i dont like so far. Plus I am running a free version so there is nothing i can say thats negitive.

Malwarebytes is the first choice to remove malware and to stay protected from emerging web threats

Jan 11, 2018

Verified Reviewer

Computer Software

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

3
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malwarebytes is the first choice for home and small business like us to clean malware, adware , spyware and other PUPs easily and efficiently and to stay protected from web threats, ransomware, exploits and other malware by the help of its reliable and fast real-time protection mechanism.

Malwarebytes has a simple UI that makes the software easy to use and allow us to navigate to all software sections and functions with no effort. The software also offers three types of scan (Threat scan, Custom scan and Hyper scan) to meet the current status of threats you are dealing with.

With a large database of malware and web threats that updates daily, a fast and efficient real-time protection engine and a wide range of threats protection like ransomeware, malicious websites, spyware and PUPs you can relay on Malwarebytes to protect your system from emerging malware and threats.

Pros: Malwarebytes is a simple solution to getting rid of unwanted malware on your PC or mobile device .Not that taxing on your system while running and can often find issues most other programs cannot .

Cons: A scan take take a bit of time ,especially on larger machines ,but that can also be considered a pro ,given how extensive the search is .
It works best while being complimented with another anti-virus software on the side.

Overall: It gives me the piece of mind that my PC is well protected .

Excellent product, easy to use.

Jan 10, 2018

Verified Reviewer

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: The product is very easy to install and gives a 14 day trial so you know exactly how it works before you need to pay.

Cons: I'd like a 30 day free trial to fully evaluate the product, but 14 days is still better than nothing.

Overall: Help us find and eliminate malware

Comprehensive protection

Jan 09, 2018

Verified Reviewer

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malwarebytes is a stellar PC protection option. In my experience, it catches things that other software doesn't. It's not just "viruses", it's malware and ransomware.

Cons: Malwarebytes can be a little finicky with some systems or other protection options. A few times I have had simple display or network issues resolved just by uninstalling Malwarebytes.

Great product - keeps malware off your system!

Jan 09, 2018

April Linson

Veterinarian

Woodland Hills Pet Clinic

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: Even the free product works great! Reasonably priced if you want or need to upgrade to the paid version. Quick, efficient and effective.

Cons: No downside to this product in my opinion. Guess you might consider the free version's lack of customization a problem, but for a free version, it's terrific. And paid is fantastic.

Very helpful and does a great job.

Jan 09, 2018

Wes Barrix

Estimator

Wade

Construction, 11-50 employees

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Reviewer Source

Source: Software Advice

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: This product does a great job of protecting your computer from viruses and malware. It also does a good job updating for new virues.

Cons: The cons about this product is that sometimes is overbearing on updates and saying you have problems when there isn't on miniscule things.

The Best Warrior Against Malware!

Jan 01, 2018

Roberth Cantillo

Senior Engineer Network and System

Emida

51-200 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: Scan process is very exhaustive and don't leave any place on your machine with revision. Performs a real clean up and detect thing that others can't.
Good use of memory and CPU resources

Removes and prevents malware as promised.

Dec 29, 2017

Jadwiga Domino

Associate Professor of Mathematics

Medaille College

Education Management, 501-1000 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

3
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: This was a product installed on my computer at work. It works without me having to do anything and I am always impressed when I read Malwarebyte's scan reports. This software is incredible regarding the wonderful job it does at cleaning up my system.

Cons: It is hard to compare this software to others because any malware protection software will be similar in the job they do. But I've had 0 issues and have been impressed with the great job of protecting my computer.

Overall: Easy to use and in the long-run can save you a lot of money by preventing malware.

Great overall protection but too many sacrifices

Dec 14, 2017

Scott Friend

Director of Technical Operations

SearchMaster Software

Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

3/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

2
/
5

Features & Functionality

3
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: There's no doubt that MalwareBytes AntiMalware has been one of the best solutions for removing and preventing malware and spyware on computers. I've been using them for years as a PC Technician, and their utilities have always been a staple in my technician toolbox (flash drive) to repair systems and keep them healthy. The current version of the program, version 3, is much easier to use than ever before and has tons of great features and abilities - and of course, it removes and prevents all kinds of malware just as it always has.

Cons: I was a HUGE fine of prior versions of this software, but the newer version 3 has seen my faith shaken. While the program is still great at removing malware, the realtime aspect of the program is plagued by performance issues. Even using the program in freeware mode without the realtime scanner active, it was still commonplace for me to see active memory usage exceed 500MB routinely. When using the realtime scanner aspect of the premium version, usage would hover around 200MB for a while but eventually, it would balloon out of control to the point where it would consistently use over 700MB at a time until you closed it or rebooted, which would restart the cycle. I found the only way to stop this was to basically shut it down entirely and disable the services, using it as an on-demand scanner only. Because of this, I have stopped recommending it. Simply put - the program is GREAT at detecting and removing threats, however, it has become a resource hog to the point where the system becomes crippled when running the premium version.

I'm using this at rec of my computer guy and happy about the switch!

Dec 07, 2017

Shannon Conrad

Five Element Acupuncturist

Prema Health

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: My computer guy recommended this to protect all my business computers, and it is very use to use, and no problems yet, through threats detected. It runs seamlessly in the background

Cons: In comparison to my last anti virus program, it costs money, which is not as nice as being free, but as long as it works I'm happy. So far so good,

Overall: virus protection

Malwarebytes equals Peace of Mind

Dec 07, 2017

Shannon Clark

Virtual Support Specialist / Owner

Plus One Virtual Solutions

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: I've been a Malwarebytes customer for the last 7 years or so. We use it for all of our home PC's and our cell phones. The software is super easy to use, and the only issue I can remember having with the software had nothing to do with malware. I had an update issue, but I used their excellent forum and was given a step-by-step walk through of how to fix the issue. My overall experience has been a great one. Before Malwarebytes, we used one of the big well known anti-virus companies where we had multiple issues and had to pay extra to get those issues resolved. I'm a huge fan of Malwarebytes because they've built a community around keeping your system safe. I feel like a valued customer with them and not just a number.

Cons: While they do offer a free version, the annual cost for the premium version has gone up considerably over the years. Initially they offered a lifetime license before switching to the subscription model like the other carriers. The lifetime license was a huge selling point for me, but I'd still highly recommend the product.

Overall: Malwarebytes is easy to use and great at keeping my computers safe.

Malwarebytes is the best anti malware product on the market

Dec 07, 2017

Michael DiNunzio

Consultant

Independent Contractor

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

3
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: protection is the best. It has caught things on my computer before I had any problems saving me lots of time having to clean my computer and/or hiring someone at a large cost

Cons: yearly cost, used to be pay once for lifetime license. I am grandfathered into this but they do not offer it anymore.

Overall: malware protection

Highly recommended to remove malware

Dec 06, 2017

Jennifer Mason

Consultant

Rodan + Fields

Consumer Goods, 201-500 employees

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: This software got the job done. Everything was clean and I have not had any further issues. Microsoft Windows seems to be so prone to viruses but Malwarebytes is fantastic.

Cons: It was slightly difficult to navigate through. I am not very computer savvy, so it could have been simpler.

I use this on our work computers

Dec 06, 2017

Lesley Yonkers

Practice Manager, RVT

Northridge Animal Clinic

Veterinary, 11-50 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Easy to set up. Runs in the background so you don't notice it unless you get a warning. There are a lot of updates to keep the computers safe.

Good Protection against malwares

Dec 06, 2017

Jevanni Leamy

System Administrator

UTECH

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: Malwarebyte works like charm against Ransomware that has become very common over the past few years. Attacks of this nature can lead to a devastating consequences. So far its doing a well done job.

Overall: I've used it extensively in an enterprise environment as well as had friends and family use the free version of the product.

Great malware detection and elimination

Dec 05, 2017

David Alward

Project Manager

ASCC

Telecommunications, 51-200 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: This is an up to date and easy to use malware program. We have found that this software is great for catching malware that is out on the internet. The security we get form this software is worth it.

Cons: I would like to see more information on the objects that are quarantined. Other software I have used explains a little about the object quarantined which helps understand more about the threat.

Overall: This software gives us security and up to date malware protection.

This program has been a lifesaver!

Dec 05, 2017

Verified Reviewer

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: This software is so easy to use and quickly and efficiently cleans any suspect bugs off of my macbook. There have been two different times where I kept getting pop ups on my computer so I ran the software and the problem was resolved in a matter of minutes.

Overall: The system finds any potential threats, notifies you of them, and then lets you confirm whether or not you want them deleted from your system. Doesn't get much simpler than that.

Malwarebytes has kept my environment malware free for years.

Dec 05, 2017

Racey Cave

IT Operations Manager

Principle Solutions Group

Information Technology and Services, 201-500 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Shortly after I joined the company, we decided to move our IT in-house and away from the managed service provider we had been using. I built our entire IT environment from scratch, and one of the first things I did was deploy Malwarebytes Anti-malware. I had plenty of experience using the product to clean up machines already infected with malware, but deploying it to a clean end point and having that endpoint stay clean for more than five years without a single verifiable malware infection is a beautiful thing. With roughly 150 endpoints our environment is smaller than many, but with only two administrators supporting it we really enjoy spending exactly zero minutes each year dealing with infected machines.

Cons: The only possible "con" I could think of is that when I first deployed the solution, it threw out a few false positives due to a couple registry changes put in place via Group Policy in Active Directory. However, it's hard to say that's much of a con because monitoring suspicious registry changes is a good thing, and whitelisting those changes so it quit generating a false positive was super simple.

Overall: Not having to deal with malware infected machines, ever, at all, period.

experience good thus far

Dec 05, 2017

Suzanne Whitney

Office Manager

High Quality install

Furniture

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: the pros of this software is that its easy to use and the scans are thorough which makes me feel good to know that it covered all files in computer.

Overall: the benefits from using this software is the piece of mind that my computer is protected from malware and viruses.

Really great software !!!In advance on the competitors !!

Dec 05, 2017

Brian De Varennes

It support

University Laval

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: For the business use, the cloud console it's really, the best thing in it, it's the easy of configuration, no server maintenance cost , it's a must in a business !!!!

Cons: The only thing i find is when you choose the cloud console you d'ont have the same feature you got on the on-promise verison.

Great software to own.

Nov 22, 2017

Catherine Malpass

Insurance Agent

Rowell Insurance Agency

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: We like the original free download that this product offers. We have used this software on many occasions-great product.

Cons: Product has frequent updates--however, updates are necessary for the product and this is understood.

Malwarebytes has been great at keeping the product updated always.thanks a very good thing.

Nov 17, 2017

Tamoya Beckford

QA

egov

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

3
/
5

Ease of Use

3
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

3
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: I've been using this product for over 3 years and have moved many of my customers over to it. The application is fast, light weight and in-intrusive. It's simple to install and just works in the background. I frequently forget that it's there.

Cons: When it does interfere, it's very difficult to track down/ troubleshoot. Need to be more user friendly.

Malwarebytes!

Nov 12, 2017

harmandeep singh sethi

Graduate Assistant

New York University

Primary/Secondary Education, 5001-10,000 employees

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Reviewer Source

Source: Software Advice

5/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: I like that it works so well for finding malware and that it is easy to use
Once you have gone through the initial installation and configuration, Malwarebytes basically runs smoothly in the background taking care of itself

Cons: Subsciption based model business. Maybe a one time fee would be better.
On lower-end computer doing an active scan can really *really* eat up processing power, but that is to be expected really.

Probably one of the best security software for any business. It is highly recommended that you try

Nov 07, 2017

Rudolph Bosch

Entrepreneur

www.myeflenglishteacher.com

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

3
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: I like the fact that it is easy to use and most of the time it picks up problems other software don't pick up.

Cons: It lacks some more advanced features. The user interface is a little too basic for my taste, it needs some extra features

Excellent protection

Nov 07, 2017

Steven Green

solo

Law Office of Steven P. Green

1-10 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Software Advice

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Comments: This is well designed and very easy to use even for a non technical person! I have thought long and hard and can't chime up with any substantive downside

Pros: Easy to use... Works in the background to keep you safe. Finds viruses before they can attack and quarantines them!

The free version of Malwarebytes is very powerful, I have never needed to upgrade.

Oct 13, 2017

Sandy Watkins

Director

Pro Trader

1-10 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Malwarebytes keeps all our computers clean from any malware, with the free version and a couple scans a week we have never been infected for long, if at all.

Cons: The paid version offers download protection and a couple other things which are not included in the free version, but the free version is more than enough to keep a computer safe from regular malware.

Hands down, one of the best free securities on the net! I recommend this left and right.

Oct 11, 2017

Alison Wojahn

PowerSchool Administrator

The Prairie School

51-200 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: I love the price - Free. I love the usability - download and run. I love the quality - not even my friends who like the darker net have had issues that Malwarebytes can prevent. I love features and functionality - I run it, and it does everything I need it to do without the need to micromanage it. Hands down, I love Malwarebytes, and I know that is something strange to say about your computer security system, and that I usually do not endorse something without at least one bigger reservation, but this is an exception. If you do not have a security in place and do not want to pay for one, get Malwarebytes!

Cons: Driven away by the price of Kaspersky, which is a great product, but I am a lowly broke computer lover, I found Malware bytes one day what seems like decades ago. It may not have been decades, but it was at least one... Anyway, I found Malwarebytes and fell in love. It has had my back through the days when being a teenager and going to torrent sites was cool, all the way until now when I try not to look back on those days and what I was getting myself into as I browse the internet for the next great coupon. Malwarebytes has been tried and true, but alas, since I use the free version, there is very little customization that I get to do. I run, it catches if there are anything that did not raise a gigantic red flag upon introduction. That is all, my only con, a lack of granularity. That should be a pro in itself.

No need for constant worries, Malwarebytes is here

Oct 10, 2017

Florin Popa

Webmaster

Freshouse Design

Building Materials, 1-10 employees

Used the software for: Less than 6 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: The need for constant worry for an IT department or a computer user in general is no more. Malwarebytes constant monitoring and great resolutions of infected systems is mind boggling. How do they do it ? I don't know, but they are THE BEST

Cons: Subsciption based model business. Maybe a one time fee would be better. It costs more than your average antivirus but does a great job

I am really pleased with this product. It has already isolated a Trojan virus on my computer.

Oct 06, 2017

Louise Kovacs

Elder

St Paul's Presbyterian Church

Used the software for: Less than 6 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: I like that it works so well for finding malware and that it is easy to use. I have set it up to check for malware every day, so it make me fell safer going online.

Overall: It makes me fell that my computer is more secure when I am going online. I worry less about having my personal information compromised.

Easy to use, recommended by IT friends.

Oct 06, 2017

Tom Stockman

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Alabama Huntsville

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 5001-10,000 employees

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: It is competitively priced and is not intrusive. So many other anti virus options feel like viruses themselves. Malwarebytes is light and care free.

Overall: My computer is safe, and the software does not bug me all the time. It's light and easy.

It is everything I have ever wanted out of anti virus software, and I appreciate that they offer a free trial version.

Fantastic Malware Protection

Oct 04, 2017

Oliver Solano

Director

NTE Consulting

Airlines/Aviation, 1-10 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Once you have gone through the initial installation and configuration, Malwarebytes basically runs smoothly in the background taking care of itself.

Cons: A few months ago (in May 2017) there was a problem with the database updates that basically crippled/disabled the Real-Time Web Protection. However, this is the only time I have experienced any problems with the software and it was anyway resolved within a couple of hours.

Overall: Protection and peace of mind

Works great at finding/removing malware from Macintosh computers.

Oct 04, 2017

Bob Johnston

IT Director

CJRW

Marketing and Advertising, 51-200 employees

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

3
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: It's free for on-demand scanning. Malwarebytes has detected on a few occasions where a Mac's web browser was displaying strange pop-ups and not allowing the user to successfully navigate between web pages. Malwarebytes quickly detected and removed the malware.

Overall: Great at detecting and removing Macintosh malware.

Haven't Had Malware That Malwarebytes Couldn't Find

Oct 03, 2017

Jake Dahlin

Systems Administrator

xG Health Solutions

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: It is an extremely easy install and setup that leads to an extremely easy to run scan. It is efficient and extremely helpful in finding malicious programs.

Overall: It has a free version that works incredibly well and finds everything that it's supposed to.

The Free Version of Walwarebytes has kept my computer safe for years.

Sep 22, 2017

Jasper Watkins

Developer

Protrader

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: The free version is very powerful, with an effective scan tool and a very safe quarantine, I just let it do a scan every couple of days and it does its job wonderfully.

Cons: The premium version of Malwarebytes offers many more features, such as real-time protection and the ability to stop ransomware attacks, but if you want to keep your machine free of malware then install the free version and forget about.

I have used the free version for years! Keeps my PC safe without worry

Sep 08, 2017

Matt Gargula

Support Supervisor

Foresight Sports

Sports, 51-200 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

3
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: The free option has served me well for years and kept my PC running safe and well. I don't fully know why anyone would need something else other than that.

Cons: I don't fully understand why there is a paid version or what it does. Would be better to build additional options that are easy to understand why they would be paid for. Currently doesn't seem to be much incentive to buy the full version.

Overall: Keeps my computer safe and I just get to let it run and forget about it.

Malwarebytes is the easiest malware scanner and gets the job done.

Sep 08, 2017

Mark Edwards

Tech Director

Mt. Ayr Schools

Education Management, 51-200 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: When Malwarebytes is scanning in the background there is no loss of speed in my computer. Also, it runs the scan fast and catches anything bad.

Cons: I wish the free version of this software would allow me to set up weekly scans. However, I understand the company needs to make a living.

Overall: This software help me and my clients clean up any unwanted software they may have picked up.

Easy to deploy and very effective

Aug 29, 2017

Derek Wood

Service Desk Specialist 3

Nu Skin Enterprises

Cosmetics, 1001-5000 employees

Used the software for: Less than 6 months

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: This tool uses little resources on the client machines unlike most AV software. It also automatically quarantines much more effectively.

Cons: There is no GUI for end users to see the threats. There is supposedly a service desk console coming in the next release but there is not one a this point.

Overall: Great AV/AM protection in a low resource package.

its best program to catch latest ransomware till now

Aug 25, 2017

Ahmed Nashaat

COO

2CONNECT

Retail, 51-200 employees

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

3
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: very light on a windows system automatically updates malware fingerprints, blocks harmed websites on time, doesn't conflict with another antivirus.

Cons: a little bit expensive, Need some improvement in GUI, some times when run scans its start slowly.

Overall: Blocks latest ransomware software from our network servers .

A good program for helping keep my laptop malware free. Have been using it for several years now.

Aug 18, 2017

Nestor Nunez

Operations Manager

Tarim Consulting

Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

3
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: I use the free version. It runs a thorough check of the environment and is a good complement to one of Microsoft's free antivirus programs (e.g. Security Essentials).

Cons: The free version won't be updated unless the user periodically checks for updates, and the scans need to be done manually, but this restriction is understandable.

Malwarebytes - Well Worth the Money

Aug 15, 2017

Elan Weinreb

Managing Member

The Weinreb Law Firm, PLLC

Law Practice, Self-employed

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Unlike Norton Security, this program is not resource-intensive and works as a good sentry program should, namely behind the scenes with minimal involvement. The interface is also easy to understand and intuitive.

Cons: The program can interfere with the operations of other programs and on very rare--we're talking about once every two years or so--it blocks a legitimate website. But beyond these quirks, there's almost nothing to criticize.

Overall: Cybersecurity, a degree of peace of mind, and a backup on-demand anti-malware scanner.

Best Malware software

Aug 08, 2017

Cathy Honsinger

Lead Technician

Williamsburg James City County Public Schools

Used the software for: 2+ years

Reviewer Source

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: Malwarebytes has saved us on many occasions. It's easy to use and by far the best product we have found so far. Malwarebytes has saved us much downtime per computer, by finding all infections so we do not need to reimage the computers. We like the choice of scans.

Cons: Malwarebytes sometimes finds Windows components and categorizes them as malware. We now know which programs to look for an do not quarantine them.

Malwarebytes is used to keep our company information safe from outside sources.

Aug 08, 2017

Jazmin Campbell

Office Manager

Flour Bakery + Cafe

Food & Beverages, 201-500 employees

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Reviewer Source

Source: Software Advice

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: This is easy and automatic. It keeps my info safe without me having to monitor it. There's rarely anything it finds, but when it does I can take care of the problem as well.

Cons: Sometimes the updates interrupt my work when asking to run safety checks. This is more of a slight inconvenience rather than a real con.

Really helpful when things go awry....

Jul 27, 2017

Christian Hansen

Owner

Hansen Insurance

Used the software for: 2+ years

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

5
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: It's simple and efficient. It does a great job cleaning up your computer if you get a bug slowing you down.

Cons: It does take some time for it to accomplish what it does but, I suppose it is worth the wait to get a refreshed computer.

Malware bytes has saved me more than a few times!

Jul 21, 2017

Kassie Moore

Admin Assistant

Town and Mountain Realty

Used the software for: 6-12 months

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: The software is easy to install and to use. When someone in the company has concerns that they may have encountered a virus, it's nice to be able to quickly run software like this to confirm there are no issues.

Cons: I don't like that it must be used alongside proactive antivirus software and that it doesn't have an auto scan feature.

This is the best free software for finding malware on your computer

Jul 18, 2017

Jan Ring

President

Ring Cabling & Design, Inc.

Computer Networking, 1-10 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: This is a must have free software program that you can run to check your computer for malware. It's so easy to use and has saved me so much time. Once it is ran, it takes you through the steps to remove all malware without you having to do much of anything. Fantastic.

Cons: The only con I can see is having to upgrade to get all the available features they offer. The free version works fine for me, but if I ever wanted more protection I would definitely pay for it, it's that great.

I have used MalwareBytes for at least 7 years and the last two years I have had to have support send me a patch to get the renewal to download.

Jul 12, 2017

Roy Harvey MD

Staff Physician

IU Health Arnett

Hospital & Health Care, 1-10 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Source: Software Advice

2/5

Overall

3
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

2
/
5

Customer Support

2
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Comments: It used to be a good program but the company has left the same problems untreated for the last two years. It takes a long time to download it since I had to request patches from the company. I will never use it again, it is too frustrating.

Pros: It does block some sites in real time so that I can close them right away. It scans quickly. It has a lot of options as to what I want scanned.

Cons: Whenever I downloaded MalwareBytes Exploit, my computer would not start normally. I had to start it in Safe Mode and remove antiexploit.

Excellent product. Recommend it for every computer.

Jul 11, 2017

Eddie Setton

Senior Structural Engineer

Raman & Oundjian Engineers & Architects, P.C.

Civil Engineering, 11-50 employees

Used the software for: 2+ years

Source: Capterra

5/5

Overall

5
/
5

Ease of Use

5
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

5
/
5

Value for Money

Likelihood to Recommend:Not LikelyExtremely Likely

Pros: Really easy to use, really easy to update, great functionality and performs wonderfully. Also available in free version. The best part about it is that they know about viruses blocking the software and give you preset ways to get around them and install them anyway.

Overall: Scans and gets rid of all kinds of viruses. Easy to use. Great to have.

Good Solid Product

Jun 08, 2017

Seth Stoeckley

Sales Operations

Discovery Inc

Used the software for: 1-2 years

Source: Capterra

4/5

Overall

4
/
5

Ease of Use

4
/
5

Features & Functionality

4
/
5

Customer Support

4
/
5

Value for Money

Pros: This product does a good job of detecting threats and deleting them as they appear.
Simple and easy to use interface.

Cons: Sometimes, it does a weird thing where it says that the software is not up to date, but when you click it to make it active, it does nothing. I believe a software update has corrected this problem.